How much does a genetic counselor make in Maryland?
$94,050a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in Maryland. That is $45.22 an hour or $7,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.22
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,800Median: $94,050Highest 10%: $130,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,800 | $39.33 | |
| 25th | $88,460 | $42.53 | |
| Median | $94,050 | $45.22 | |
| 75th | $106,700 | $51.30 | |
| 90th | $130,900 | $62.92 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $106,000 |
| Washington, DC | $100,400 |
| Baltimore, MD | $89,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for genetic counselors.
| 18. Illinois | $95,880 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $94,930 |
| 20. Tennessee | $94,380 |
| 21. Maryland | $94,050 |
| 22. South Carolina | $93,600 |
| 23. North Carolina | $93,570 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $92,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $45.22 ($94,050 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $94,050 against $100,000 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Maryland rank for genetic counselor pay?
Maryland ranks 21 of 28 states.
Which city in Maryland pays genetic counselors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $106,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.